About Ball State University
- Ball State University (BSU) is a public research university located in Muncie, Indiana, United States.- It was founded in 1918 by the Ball Brothers, who were industrialists and philanthropists.
- The university occupies a 731-acre campus and has an enrollment of over 22,000 students.
- BSU offers over 190 undergraduate and graduate degree programs within seven academic colleges.
- The university is nationally recognized for its programs in architecture, education, entrepreneurship, and telecommunications.
Grading and GPA System
- BSU follows a traditional grading scale from A to F, with A being the highest and F being the lowest.- A student's grade point average (GPA) is calculated based on the grades received in each course.
- A GPA of 4.0 indicates a perfect score, while a GPA of 2.0 indicates an average score.
- BSU also offers a plus-minus grading system, which allows for more specific distinctions in grading.
- The university has a policy of grade forgiveness, which allows students to retake a course for a better grade and have only the new grade count towards their GPA.